Navy

Sailors during both world wars faced some of the toughest conditions and most dangerous operations. From direct conflict with other war ships, to supporting amphibious invasions, escorting vital supply convoys and the tense cat-and-mouse of submarine warfare, life in the navy was as varied as it was hazardous. Tell us their stories. (Image: © IWM A 176)

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Stoker 1st Class William Edwin Davey, HMS Monck – recalled naval pensioner

Second World War Navy United Kingdom BOVEY TRACEY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Air Mechanic Second Class Kenneth Gordon Felix Saxby 585582, H.M.S. Gosling, Royal Navy

Second World War Navy United Kingdom SOUTHPORT (DUKE STREET) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Eric Bradley V/18106, H.M.C.S. Mayflower, Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Navy Canadian AUCKLAND (ST. ANDREW) NEW CHURCHYARD

By Medal Department, Spink & Son

United Kingdom

Skipper John William James Tucker, HM Armed Fishing Smack 'Ivanhoe', Mercantile Marine

First World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Able Seaman Hubert Frederick Tucker J/50198, HMS "Nairana", Royal Navy

First World War Navy United Kingdom PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Senior Master Frederick Harry Diplock DCM, H.M.S. Impregnable, Royal Navy

First World War Second World War Navy United Kingdom PLYMOUTH (WESTON MILL) CEMETERY

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

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